Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow Glomerulonephritis

Role Requirements:

• PhD in immunology, renal biology, or a related discipline (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work are eligible to apply).

• Knowledge of pathophysiology of autoimmune and inflammatory glomerular diseases, especially around the role of pathogenic autoantibodies in disease i.e. expert in B cell biology, immune complex mediated renal diseases, autoantibody mediated effector function and inflammatory pathways in renal diseases.

• Strong expertise in primary human immune cell culture, in vitro assays (flow cytometer, ELISA, ELISPOT, imaging), and molecular biology.

• Proficiency in single cell techniques, and organoid technologies is desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively in a matrix environment.

• Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants)

• Excellent analytical & data interpretation , communication, presentation and organizational skills

• Passion for fundamental exploratory research and boundless curiosity

How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by April 1 for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals.

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